St Helens could sign former Wigan Warriors target ahead of 2024

St Helens are in the market for a centre after the loss of Will Hopoate at the end of the 2023 season and have been linked with a number of targets but perhaps the most likely of targets is Brenko Lee.

The centre has left the Dolphins and was linked with three Super League clubs during this season. According to the Mole of Wide World of Sports, the NRL star was a Wigan Warriors target to replace the on loan Toby King before they signed Adam Keighran.

Leeds Rhinos were also linked with the centre though Rohan Smith denied this meanwhile Catalans Dragons were also reportedly interested.

Then in September, the Courier Mail reported: “The 27-year-old will leave Australian shores for the Super League after playing for six clubs in nine seasons.

“Lee was contracted until the end of next season but the Dolphins negotiated a severance package to allow the centre to chase a new contract.

“Reportedly up to five Super League clubs are circling the centre after Lee played 13 games for the expansion club in the Dolphins’ inaugural season.

“Lee has been in the NRL since debuting for Canberra in 2014 but has become a journeyman despite his tender age.

“He has played just 88 games but had stints at Canberra, Canterbury, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane and now the Dolphins.”

Meanwhile, Dolphins boss Terry Reader confirmed that Lee wouldn’t return next season but that he would forever be a member of the club’s inaugural squad.

“We have mutually agreed with his management to a release from the final year of his contract and wish him the best of luck in the next stage of his career,” Reader said.

“He was especially important in that first half of the season as we were establishing the way the Dolphins wanted to play.

“Brenko will always be remembered as a foundation player who was part of that spectacular round-one win over the Roosters.”

So, with Lee still expected to come over to Super League and without a club he would make the ideal centre for St Helens who are still in the market.

He no doubt will be an option they consider.